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Becky Lynn (Wert) Gett, 66
Becky Lynn (Wert) Gett, 66, of Lock Haven passed away Friday, July 12, 2024 at her home. She was born August 10, 1957 in Lock Haven. Becky grew up in Beech Creek and was a 1975 graduate of Bald Eagle Nittany High School. She went on to earn her Bachelors Degree from University of Phoenix.
Fellow Firefighers Remember Late Trump Rally Victim As Hero
On Saturday, a shooter opened fire at a Donald Trump political rally in Pennsylvania. While several were injured including the former president, volunteer firefighter Corey Comperatore died in the shooting. The 50-year-old was struck while trying to protect his family from gunfire. His colleagues said that Comperatore often demonstrated the...
Betty A. “Betz” Schriner
Betty A. “Betz” Schriner, 87, of Muncy, Pa died Sunday, July 14, 2024, at Geisinger Medical Center, Danville. Betty was the wife of Paul R. Schriner, and they were married on July 4, 1956, on the Fenstermaker farm in Lairdsville, where she grew up. Paul died on September 11, 2020, being married to Betz for 65 years.
Felonies withdrawn against woman relating to her infant's death
SHAMOKIN — Felony offenses filed against a Shamokin woman relating to the Feb. 29 death of her 3-month-old son were withdrawn by the Northumberland County District Attorney’s Office on Tuesday. Charges of endangering the welfare of children and possessing with intent to deliver methamphetamine filed by Shamokin Patrolman...
KCSD Police and Security services receive Stop the Bleed kits
Keystone Central School District Police and Security Services was recently presented with a donation of eight “Stop the Bleed” medical stations. The donation was arranged by Mark Trueman, Senior Manager of Prehospital Operations and Deputy Chief at UPMC Susquehanna Regional EMS. The Bleeding Control Kits are designed to provide bystanders and initial first responders with easy to access medical equipment for stopping life-threatening bleeding. The stations contain individual bleeding control kits with tourniquets, pressure dressings, gauze and wound packing material along with quick litters for moving injured casualties. Keystone Central School District is thankful for the generous donations from the Susquehanna Health Foundation, it said in a press release.
All-Star Games need interest boost; Here are some suggestions...
When I was a teenager, my grandmother and aunt led an annual trip to Knoebels amusement park in Elysburg at about this time of year. It was the highlight of every summer as far as I was concerned. My friends and I pretty much had the run of the place. If we wanted to ride the Phoenix, brave the speed and bumps that giant wooden roller coaster had to offer 20 times, nobody would stop us. We could eat as many funnel cakes as the $20 mom packed in our pockets would allow. Those days, I never wanted to see end.
Ann C. Klemick
Ann C. Klemick, 92, of Loyalsock Twp., passed away at home on July 13, 2024. Ann was born in Coalport, PA on May 13, 1932, a daughter of Frank and Anna (Mroz) Kicinski. She retired from GTE Sylvania in Montoursville and was a member of St. Boniface Catholic Church. Her...
City Council updated on Ohl Reservoir upgrades
LOCK HAVEN — Phase 1 of the Ohl Reservoir upgrades are complete, with Phase 2 on the horizon. Lock Haven City Council received an update on the project in its reports on Monday night, with further commentary from City Manager Greg Wilson. According to Wilson, Phase 1 cost $5,278,000....
Hope’s Children’s Campus renovations improve playground safety
Hope’s Children’s Campus recently completed a significant playground renovation project, improving the beloved space’s safety and enjoyability for community youth. According to a news release, this initiative, “made possible through the generosity of our community,” replaced the rubber matting on the playground, ensuring a safe and enjoyable space for the children and families who use the campus.
Major League Baseball: Little League Classic has been roaring success
Carl Stotz’s mission in 1939 — to field teams of young baseball players wearing real uniforms similar to their major league heroes — eventually led to the first Little League World Series in Williamsport in 1947. And, oh, what a journey it has been.
'Getting Ahead' grads moving on to improve their lives
SHAMOKIN — Another group of area residents is “Getting Ahead in the Valley.”. The program by the Getting Ahead Foundation (GAF) graduated its second class Tuesday evening at First United Methodist Church following completion of the 19 week course. It is a continuation of the program founded in 2017 by Rose Williams, of the Milton area. It helps those struggling with finding adequate resources.
Purple Heart Memorial site started at Lycoming County Veterans Park
The City of Williamsport will soon be host to a monument dedicated to honor the men and women of the military throughout Lycoming County who were and will be recipients of the distinguished Purple Heart medal. The monument, which cost $12,500, will be unveiled during a ceremony at 11 a.m....
Colleagues share fond memories of Corey Comperatore
BUFFALO TOWNSHIP, Pa. (KDKA) -- Buffalo Township's fire chief tells KDKA-TV that Corey Comperatore, the spectator who was killed in a shooting at a rally for former President Donald Trump on Saturday, loved three things: God, his family, and his dogs.He also loved his community, volunteering at the Buffalo Township Fire Department for decades.Black bunting hung over the Buffalo Township Volunteer Fire House. It's also on one of the trucks, along with Corey Comperatore's stall.It's a way to honor when his death is so hard to grasp for his family and colleagues."[It's] just one of those things you're trying to run it...
'He is a hero': Corey Comperatore, man killed at Trump rally, hailed by friends and loved ones
Corey Comperatore, a former fire chief who was shot and killed at Donald Trump's rally in Pennsylvania on Saturday, spent his final moments protecting his family from gunfire in the attempted assassination of the former president. According to those that knew him, that's just the kind of person Comperatore was;...
570 News on the Go: July 15, 2024
570 News on the Go is a three-minute podcast by Liz Brady discussing daily news from around Central Pa. Each episode, released Monday through Friday, is brought to you in part by NorthcentralPa.com. It's Monday, July 15. Find today's podcast here. You can also find 570 News on the Go on: SpotifyAmazon MusicPandoraIHeart RadioRSS.comPurple Planet Music 570 News on the Go graphics by Matt Folk
Bucknell's Sean Keys Selected by Toronto Blue Jays in Fourth Round of MLB Draft
LEWISBURG, Pa. – Sean Keys has been ranked among the nation's top collegiate third baseman all season, and on Monday the rising senior was taken by the Toronto Blue Jays in the fourth round (125th overall) of the MLB Draft. Keys is the 13th Bucknell player to be taken...
Timothy Paul Dobos, 36
Timothy Paul Dobos, 36, of Mill Hall was embraced by God in Heaven on Thursday, July 11, 2024 surrounded by his family after a courageously fought 10 year battle with ALS. Born August 22, 1987 in Meadville, PA, he was a son of the late James William and Alice Ann (Wilson) Dobos.
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